Conducting a
Simple Experiment with LabPro:
A QuickTime Streaming Video

Using the
LabPro

Logger Pro
Software:
Analyzing Data

Components and Sensors

LabPro Lab Prep

Additional Information

Links

Frequently Asked Questions

These skill development activities will introduce you to the LabPro, a hand held device for the collection of data.

The LabPro comes with a voltage probe, so you can begin using it the moment you receive it. In addition, a PC serial cable, a Macintosh adapter for the serial cable, a USB cable, an AC adapter, a link cable, and a "calculator cradle" are packaged with the LabPro unit.

Graphics of the components and sensors which are packaged with the LabPro are linked on the left hand sidebar.

In addition to the sensor which is provided with the LabPro, Vernier has over forty different sensors available which can be used with the LabPro. An updated cost and compatibility list is provided on the Vernier web site.

Connecting the LabPro

The LabPro comes packaged with everything you need to connect to a computer or a TI graphing calculator. In addition, LabPro can be used as a stand-alone data collection device.

Note: The LabPro can be used with TI-73, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, or TI-92 Plus graphing calculators.

The LabPro computer connection is located on the right side and has a sliding compartment. As the door of the compartment is moved from side to side, it reveals either a serial port on the left or a USB port on the right. The following connections can be made when connecting a computer to the LabPro:

• Serial connection to a Macintosh computer.
• USB connection to a Macintosh computer.
• Serial connection to a PC.
• USB connection to a PC.

Note: The LabPro can be used with a Power Mac with an operating system of 7.6.1 or newer or a Pentium or compatible PC running Windows 95/98/2000 or NT operating systems.

All the cables and connectors needed to complete these connections are packaged with the LabPro.

The LabPro can be powered using the included AC adapter or 4 AA batteries.

Logger Pro Software

Note: To use LabPro with a computer, you will need to have Logger Pro 2 software. This software program can be purchased from Vernier Software and Technology for $65.00. Visit their web site to learn more about the availability of this software package: Logger Pro software from Vernier Software and Technology.

The LabPro can be powered using the included AC adapter or 4 AA batteries.

Sensors

The sensors which are available for use with the LabPro are divided into two categories: analog or digital. Up to 4 analog sensors can be connected to the LabPro. A list of LabPro compatible sensors can be found on the Vernier Software and Technology web site.

The LabPro is packaged in such a manner that it can be used within a few minutes of unpacking! As you work through "Using the LabPro" you will see the ease and speed with which data can be collected.